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New page: The castle of '''Palamidi''' lies on a high hill (216 metres above sea level) to the east of Akronafplia in the town of Nafplio. The brain-child of Gen. Francesco Morosini, it was ...

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The castle of '''Palamidi''' lies on a high hill (216 metres above sea level) to the east of [[Akronafplia]] in the town of [[Nafplio]]. The brain-child of Gen. Francesco Morosini, it was first built by the Governor Grimani during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715). It is a typical baroque fortress, based on the plans of the engineers Giaxich and Lasalle. It consists of eight towers connected by walls and can be reached from [[Nafplio]], on foot, through 999 steps.

In 1715 it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until [[November 30]], [[1821]], when it was liberated by the Greeks.

In addition it also served as the prison of Kolokotronis. One of the bastions, the so-called "Miltiades" was used as the prison cell of [[Theodoros Kolokotronis]], a hero of the [[Greek Revolution]].

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Irlandos: New page: The castle of '''Palamidi''' lies on a high hill (216 metres above sea level) to the east of Akronafplia in the town of Nafplio. The brain-child of Gen. Francesco Morosini, it was ...